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Pte Seán Rooney, 121 Inf Bn UNIFIL / 27 Inf Bn
Remains of Private Séan Rooney arrived in Casement Aerodrome Baldonnel
The Defence Forces can confirm that the remains of Private Sean Rooney arrived from Beirut Airport to Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin this morning at approx. 08.30 am.
Update - Repatriation of Pte Seán Rooney
The Defence Forces can confirm the details of the repatriation of Private Seán Rooney from Lebanon to Ireland. Private Seán Rooney's remains will be brought home on Sunday 18 December by the Irish Air Corps CASA aircraft, departing Beirut at 1600 hrs (local Beirut time). [Click for media details]
Stephen Grufferty
21/12/2022 07:19
RIP Sean
Karen And Frank Power
21/12/2022 07:18
Our sincerest sympathies on the loss of Sean. May he rest in peace. X
Antoinette McKeogh
21/12/2022 07:18
May the love and support of those around you help at this time. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues.
Lorraine Dennehy
21/12/2022 07:13
So sorry for your loss. A young life taken too soon while trying to help and bring safety to others. RIP
Mary Wycherley
21/12/2022 07:06
Sincere condolences to Sean's family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Chelsea Brennan
21/12/2022 07:00
Condolences to Pte Sean Rooneys family, fiancé and friends on the tragic passing of Sean. His a hero to our country. May he rest in peace x
Caroline Carroll
21/12/2022 06:59
Sincere condolences and sympathy to all of Sean’s family ,friends also military colleagues May Sean R.I.P. in his forever home.
Colm Willis
21/12/2022 06:58
Thank you for your service, Rest in Peace.
KATHLEEN HEFFERNAN
21/12/2022 06:52
So sad to hear of your death you are an angel rest in peace xx
N Reidy,
21/12/2022 06:51
A proud Country, a proud Son, solely with a goal of peace. The ultimate sacrifice, and your service shall not be forgotten. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his Family, Friends and Colleagues at this difficult time. Rest in Peace.
Michael Daly
21/12/2022 06:50
So sorry for your loss. RIP
James hosey
21/12/2022 06:49
Rip
Kim Maher
21/12/2022 06:40
Prayers and thoughts with his family and fiancé may he RIP 🙏
Brig Gen David Dignam (Retd)
21/12/2022 06:39
With deepest sympathy
Michelle Bolger
21/12/2022 06:32
As a mother of a defence forces solider my heart breaks for you at this extremely sad and difficult time, RIP Sean
Sean cummins
21/12/2022 06:30
R.I.P
Michelle Toft and family
21/12/2022 06:23
Deepest condolences to the Rooney family at this devastating time
Noel Moloney
21/12/2022 06:22
Rest in Peace young Man.
Katarina
21/12/2022 06:07
May you Rest in Peace Sean 💔🙏
Jonathan Healy
21/12/2022 05:52
With deepest sympathy to Sean’s mom, fiancé, family and friends. Pte Rooney your colleagues, we will keep your memory strong and tell how proudly and selflessly you served your nation. May you rest in peace young man.
Edel Long
21/12/2022 05:43
RIP Soldier 🙏 you are a true young hero to your country x condolences to you family and friends xx
Kieran Moynihan
21/12/2022 05:42
May you rest in peace Comrade
Michelle Mc Kiernan
21/12/2022 05:40
Very sorry for your troubles Gone too soon
Shay Keogh
21/12/2022 05:37
Deepest sympathy to all the family , Rest in Peace young Sean
Jack meehan
21/12/2022 05:28
Rest easy soldier your duty is done R.I.P
Sinead
21/12/2022 04:59
Condolences to Pte Sean Rooneys family and friends on the tragic passing of Sean. His a hero to our country. May he rest in peace x
John Doyle
21/12/2022 04:16
RIP. Sincere sympathy to all his family and loved ones
Lyndsay Keenan
21/12/2022 04:00
Another angel taken far too soon from this life. May he Rest in Peace.
Eilís Nic Dhonnacha
21/12/2022 03:50
Comhbhrón ó chroí le clann, gaolta agus cairde Seán. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.
Andrew
21/12/2022 03:10
Rest in peace brother, a life taking far too soon.
Madeline Sharkey
21/12/2022 03:03
Sorry for your terrible loss. RIP Sean 👃👃👃
Kathleen moran
21/12/2022 03:00
My deepest sympathy on the sad loss of your son thinking of all of you and his girlfriend may God give you the strength to get through this
Eimear
21/12/2022 02:25
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam 🇮🇪
Margaret
21/12/2022 02:20
RIP
Padraic McDonnell
21/12/2022 02:13
Deepest sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Pte Seán Rooney, 121 Inf Bn UNIFIL / 27 Inf Bn, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. May Seán rest in peace.
Lorraine O Connor
21/12/2022 01:48
God bless you young man xxx
Robbie
21/12/2022 01:48
Rest in peace brother ❤️🇮🇪
Damien O’Neill
21/12/2022 01:35
RIP Pvt. Rooney, Thank you for your service to the people of Ireland. Condolences to your family friends and Comrades.
Anna
21/12/2022 01:33
Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends of Séan Ryan, R.I.P solider.
David McCoy
21/12/2022 01:28
Rest In Peace Sean
Michelle Tobin
21/12/2022 01:24
Gone too soon, a life stolen. Sleep easy, reunited with your father in heaven. Sincere condolences to all who loved you.
Domenique Broască
21/12/2022 01:20
Rest in peace to a young hero taken too soon, performing his duty. Thoughts are with the family during this tough Christmas.
Charlene
21/12/2022 01:19
Heart is broken for all of Sean's family, thinking of ye all and sean thank you for your bravery rip young man xx
Stefan Corrigan
21/12/2022 01:13
RIP Seán. Thoughts and prayers with his family, loved ones and fiancée. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis. “...Rather, we should thank God that such men lived.”
Lesley Harris
21/12/2022 01:05
Rest in peace Sean …
Jacob browne
21/12/2022 01:03
RIP shocking.
Linda
21/12/2022 01:01
I pray that you will RIP Pte Sean Rooney and I offer my sincere condolences to your loved ones and to your friends and family and to your comrades.
Ann Fulcher
21/12/2022 00:59
Pte Seán Rooney, 121 Inf Bn UNIFIL / 27 Inf Bn. You were taken far too young doing your duty. My heartfelt condolences to your Colleagues, friends and especially your family & fiancee. We stand with you. Rest easy. R.I.P.
Ashling Smith
21/12/2022 00:51
Deepest condolences to Sean's family and friends. Taken too early. Remember always his bravery and his life. May he rest in peace.
Sinead lynch
21/12/2022 00:47
Rip Private Rooney. May you rest in eternal peace. Condolences to all your family and friends 🙏
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